Hello every one,
Hope all is well with everyone. I hope you all are looking at the Alzheimer's Web Sites. This week from Alzheimer's Weekly, is a quote from Abraham Lincoln, ' And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.' The times are hard now with the economy now. A lot of people are out of work, and having trouble making house payments. Let's keep our Country in prayer. Let's help out a stranger, a friend, and a family member. We will get through this, but it will take time. I hope my book is helping some of you out. It is rough taking care of your loved one with Alzheimer's but also rewarding. Keep thinking of what your loved one was like before this terrible disease took over their mind. And keep praying.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A. Rock & Co., Pub.
www.mariefostino.com

My job takes me to a lot of nursing homes. And I saw this wonderful saying that I want to share with you.

REMEMBER THE FIVE SAMPLE RULES TO BE HAPPY:
FREE YOUR MIND FROM HATRED -- FORGIVE
FREE YOUR MIND FROM WORRIES -- MOST NEVER HAPPEN
LIVE SIMPLE & APPRECIATE WHAT YOU HAVE.
GIVE MORE
EXPECT LESS
ANONYMOUS

Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock & Co., Pub
www.mariefostino.com

Good day everyone,
Believe it or not we have had a lot of rain here in sunny Phoenix, Az. But the weather has been beautiful. Remember to always find something great about each and every day. Each day is a GIFT from God. Well I had a really wonderful day last week. I have been sending a few of my books to some celebrities, hoping that they will read them, and maybe it will be of some comfort if they are dealing with Alzheimer's. I got a wonderful response from RICHARD SIMMONS, and so he made my WEEK. THANK YOU RICHARD FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ MY BOOK AND RESPOND BACK TO ME!!

I do hope that you readers are taking advantage of the Alzheimer Websites for useful information. And remember that you are being an angel, doing random acts of kindness. But also remember that you do need to take some time for your self, so you can keep taking care of your loved one. This week in Alzheimer's Weekly it states : YOU CAN NOT CONTROL THE WIND. BUT YOU CAN ADJUST YOUR SAILS. Don't forget to pray. God is with you. Have a great week.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A. Rock & Co., Pub.
www.mariefostino.com

Life is such an adventure, and it is not what is handed out to you, but how you handle the situation. Right now I am dealing with a family member that was just diagnosed with Cancer. But we know that God is in control. I think that is the secret. You have to remember that God is in control. Whether it is a loved one with Cancer, or with Alzheimer's. Than you have to put it in his hands, and show your love and compassion as time goes on. I do hope that while you are taking care of your loved one with Alzheimer's you are taking care of yourself. Take advantage of Respite Care, and Support Groups. And look on line at the additional Alzheimer Web Sites for useful information. This Week on Alzheimer's Weekly Website it states: THERE IS IN EVERY TRUE PERSON'S HEART A SPARK OF HEAVENLY FIRE. WHICH KINDLES UP, BEAMS AND BLAZES, IN THE DARK HOUR OF ADVERSITY.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A. Rock & Co., Pub.
www.mariefostino.com

I had the privilege of taking a cute 67 yr old female. She was a small women, maybe only 70 pounds. Skin like tissue paper, so we had to handle her very carefully so that her skin would not tear. Her mind was there. She knew what was going on. But her body wouldn't let her live anymore like she wanted to . The hard and scary part of life is not knowing if you are going to have your mind at 67 or if Alzheimer's is going to take it away. If you have a family member, or know of someone who has a loved one and is going through Alzheimer's please let them read my book. I think it will give a great insight on what to expect and how everyone is so different. Not only the patient with Alzheimer's but the caretaker. What makes the world so unique is that we are all made different. Some of us were made to be caretakers and some of us were made for other things. Remember that. If you look up Alzheimer's Weekly this week the saying is: LOVE GROWS BY GIVING! THE LOVE WE GIVE IS THE ONLY LOVE WE KEEP. Don't forget to pray.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A. Rock & Co., Pub.
www.mariefostino.com

I hope that I am helping any one who is reading this. Alzheimer's is a terrible disease, and misunderstood by many. I understand how lonely you feel, when no one wants to come around anymore. I understand the frustration you feel, when you lose your temper, or get angry. I understand how sorry you feel, because you are human, and we all make mistakes. I hope that my book can help you, and let you see the changes that come around as the Alzheimer's Disease gets worse. I hope you can see how important it is to get respite care, and that if you don't take care of your self, you can not take care of your loved one. I want to make it important that you take the MOMENTS you get with your loved one, the ones that make you smile, and keep them inside your heart, and when Sundowners comes around, and they are hard to get along with, you can pull out that wonderful moment you had earlier, and dwell on that instead. Alzheimer's Weekly has a wonderful saying this week. MOST OF US HAVE MUCH MORE COURAGE THAN WE EVER DREAMED WE POSSESSED. Remember to pray, and look for a good thing each and every day.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A. Rock & Co., Pub.
www.mariefostino.com

Hello,
Sorry I have not been on here lately. First came Christmas and I had 4 of my kids and my 5 grandkids here on Christmas Day, and the weekend after my son came down, so all my kids with their mates and kids were here. It was noisey, and messy, and loud, and FUN! I hated to see the kids leave, and the holiday to end.
Well now this year is a new adventure for us. We just found out that my son has cancer. CANCER is a scary word to me. It is strange I know, but I am not real worried because I know God is in charge. We were not made to last here on earth for ever. In this life we are to prepare for eternity. We are to practice here on earth what we are suppose to do in eternity. We have to remember that the reason God is more interested in your character than your comfort. God is more interested in making your life Holy than your life Happy. The goal is to grow in Character of Christ likeness.
So please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. And remember that no matter how bad things are in your life, there is always something good you can thank God for.
Love,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock @ Co., Pub.
http://www.mariefostino.com/